L20A N51 TO US275
Carrying L20A N51 TO US275 over STREAM
5N BEEMER, Cuming, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: L20A N51 TO US275
The L20A N51 TO US275 bridge in Cuming, Nebraska carries L20A N51 TO US275 over STREAM. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 640 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How L20A N51 TO US275 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 28.0 m (92 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 640 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SL20A00123
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether L20A N51 TO US275 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare L20A N51 TO US275 against other structures in Cuming and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for L20A N51 TO US275?
L20A N51 TO US275 in Cuming, Nebraska has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is L20A N51 TO US275 inspected?
L20A N51 TO US275's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 640 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L20A N51 TO US275 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for L20A N51 TO US275?
L20A N51 TO US275 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining L20A N51 TO US275?
L20A N51 TO US275 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is L20A N51 TO US275 and does age affect safety?
L20A N51 TO US275 was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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